Compared to the last report, prices were mostly steady on limited test and demand remains strong. Lots of corn, bean and milo stalks have been baled and are being used to blend with alfalfa. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for November 8th, eastern Kansas recorded above-normal precipitation. Temperatures were mostly above normal for the area, with the warmest temperatures over eastern Kansas where departures were 6-9 degrees above normal.

Southwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, ground and delivered, grinding alfalfa steady, movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, supreme small squares 12.00-14.00/bale. Dairy, 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Good, Stock or Dry Cow 290.00-300.00. Grinding alfalfa, large rounds, 285.00-300.00, large square 3×4’s and 4×4’s 285.00-300.00. Ground and delivered locally to feed lots and dairies 300.00-325.00. Alfalfa/grass hay mix ground and delivered 270.00-280.00; Grass Hay: CRP, large square 3×4’s 145.00-155.00. Sudan: large rounds 145.00-155.00, large square 3×4’s 145.00-155.00. Teff: large rounds 170.00-180.00. Wheat straw: large round 100.00-105.00. The week of 11/06-11/12, 4,935T of grinding alfalfa and 1,440T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

South Central Kansas
Dairy alfalfa steady, grinding alfalfa, ground and delivered steady, and alfalfa pellets steady, movement slow to moderate. Alfalfa: horse, small squares 255.00-275.00. Dairy 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Good, Stock cow, 280.00-300.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, large rounds 270.00-280.00, 3×4 and 4×4’s 280.00-290.00. Ground and delivered 280.00-300.00. Alfalfa/Soybean: ground and delivered 250.00-295.00. Alfalfa pellets: Sun cured 15 pct protein 300.00-310.00, 17 pct protein 320.00-330.00, Dehydrated 17 pct 340.00-350.00. Grass Hay: Bluestem, small squares 160.00-165.00, large rounds 100.00-115.00, large square 3×4’s 115.00-125.00. Brome: small squares, 9.00/bale, 3×4’s 155.00-165.00, large rounds 135.00-140.00, mid square 3×3’s 175.00-185.00. Grass Hay: CRP 100.00-125.00. Sudan: large rounds 160.00-170.00. Soybean stalks, large rounds 115.00-125.00. Soybean hay, large round 150.00-200.00. Wheat straw: 115.00-125.00. The week of 11/06-11/12, 6,903T of grinding alfalfa and 867T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

Southeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa steady, bluestem grass hay steady, movement slow. Alfalfa: horse or goat, 260.00-270.00. Dairy 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Good, stock cow 250-270.00. Fair
grinding alfalfa none reported; Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 140.00-165.00, mid square 3×3’s 130.00-150.00, good 3×4 squares 145.00-160.00, large round 120.00-130.00, Brome, large rounds 140.00-150.00, 3×4 and 4×4 squares 150.00-175.00. Wheat straw, large rounds, old contracts 60.00-70.00. The week of 11/06-11/12, 1,064T of grass hay was reported bought or sold.

Northwest Kansas
Dairy alfalfa steady, grinding alfalfa steady, movement slow. Alfalfa: Horse or goat, small squares 300.00-400.00 delivered, 3×4 squares 250.00-260.00. Dairy, Premium/Supreme 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Stock cow, fair/good 240.00-280.00. Fair/good grinding alfalfa, 240.00-280.00. Milo stalks, large rounds 120.00-150.00, failed milo, large rounds 135.00-145.00.

North Central-Northeast Kansas
Dairy alfalfa, grinding alfalfa, ground/delivered, and bluestem grass hay steady, movement slow. Alfalfa: horse, premium small squares, 12.50-13.50/bale. Dairy 1.30-1.40/point RFV. Horse hay, 3×4’s 290.00-300.00; Stock Cow 3×4’s 205.00-235.00. Fair/good, grinding alfalfa, large rounds 230.00-240.00, large square 3×4’s 245.00-255.00; Alfalfa ground and delivered 240.00-300.00; Alfalfa/Prairie grass mix ground and delivered 270.00-275.00. Grass hay: Bluestem, small squares 7.50-8.50/bale, large 3×4 squares 190.00-200.00, good large rounds 140.00-155.00. Brome: small squares 8.50-9.50/bale, large rounds 155.00-165.00. Sudan: large rounds 125.00-135.00. Soybean large rounds 195.00-205.00. Wheat straw: small squares 6.00/bale, large rounds 95.00-105.00, large squares 110.00-120.00. Corn stalks: large rounds 95.00-105.00, corn stalks ground and delivered 145.00-155.00. The week of 11/06-11/12, 962T of grinding alfalfa and 376T of dairy alfalfa was reported bought or sold.

THIS HAS BEEN YOUR KANSAS HAY MARKET REPORT. THIS IS KIM NETTLETON WITH THE KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, MANHATTAN, KS FULL REPORT